‘Time to talk to Holly’— Mayor

Mayor Rick Bonnette said it’s time to have a discussion with Holly Industries regarding the three incidents that have happened at the Eastern Ave. factory in the last 10 years.

The mayor made the comments while commending Halton Hills Fire Department for their actions during the latest incident last week when an explosion ripped through the plant. Previous incidents occurred in 2002 and 2005.

Fire Chief Brent Marshall said the latest incident is still under investigation by the Ontario Fire Marshal.

“As soon as the cause or origin of the fire is available to us, we will make it known to council and the general public,” Marshall said.

“It’s time to talk to Holly Industries—two fires in eight years near a residential area— I think we will need to have a discussion when the report comes out,” said Bonnette. “I have a concern, I know the Acton councillors do and I am sure a lot of residents have the same concern.”